Felix, Mariners look to stave off sweep vs. A's OAKLAND, Calif. -- Oakland Athletics right-hander Josh Lucas will make his first big-league start against a legend Thursday afternoon when the Seattle Mariners send ace Felix Hernandez to the mound in the finale of the three-game series....(UPI - Latest News)

MLB: Mariners extend stadium lease The Washington State Major League Baseball Public Facilities District has approved terms of a new 25-year lease with the Seattle Mariners for Safeco Field. Combined with options for two three-year extensions as part of the agreement approved Wednesday, the new...(Los Angeles Times - World Now)

Jeff Gordon heads NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2019 - USA TODAY USA TODAYJeff Gordon heads NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2019USA TODAYCHARLOTTE – Jeff Gordon, a four-time NASCAR champion who is third on the all-time victory list, lead the voting Wednesday and will be one of five new members of...(Google News - Sports)

Penny Chenery among 12 new members elected to Racing HOF SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) - Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney and Penny Chenery are among 12 members elected to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. Also selected Wednesday by the Hall of Fame's Pillars of the Turf Committee were:...(The Washington Times: Travel)